Category: Somalia
Somalia: Looming Deadline and Unanswered Questions: What’s Next for the Parliament in Motion?
Mogadishu (HAN) November 29, 2014 – Parliamentary diplomacy and Regional Security and safety news. Somali parliament had postponed a session scheduled for this week on a proposed motion to withdraw confidence from the government until conflicts between MPs were solved. Parliament speaker Jawari said that diplomatic efforts had failed to settle the house conflicts, about…
Somalia: TEDx Talks and the Rebirth of Mogadishu
Mogadishu (HAN) November 28, 2014 – Entertainment and Public Diplomacy for Regional Security news. At open Summit: Creating a TED talk in Somalia can be as educational as watching one What Students Can Learn from Giving TEDx Talks in Somalia. One of Geeska Afrika Online reader said: “My mind is more open to different ideas,…
Somalia: Somali Youths Engage In Discussions To Rebuild The Country
Mogadishu (HAN) November 27, 2014 – Expert Analysis, Your Power & Regional Influence Magazine. Entertainment, and Design may not be words most associated with the country, but TEDx is on the rise in Mogadishu. A TEDx meeting has been bringing together young people in the city to exchange ideas on how to rebuild it after decades of…
Somalia: Foreign Minister Beyle Meets Yemeni President
SANAA (HAN) November 27, 2014 – Diplomacy and Regional Security and safety news. The Yemeni Prime Minister Khaled Bahah held talks with visiting Somali Foreign Minister Abdirahman Duale Beyle on November 25, 2014. Discussions covered cooperative relations and ways to consolidate bilateral relations in different areas. The two sides agreed on the formation of a…
Somalia: UN accuses Puntland Administration of crimes against humanity
Paris (HAN) November 26, 2014 – Public diplomacy and Regional Security and safety news. In a press release issued by UNESCO Director-General of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), denounces murder of Somali radio journalist, Abdirisak Ali Abdi, in Puntland, Southern Somalia. Killing Journalist are Crime against Humanity In a press release issued by…
Somalia: American Pilot Project to combat the root causes of extremism
Minneapolis (HAN) November 25, 2014 – Public diplomacy and Regional Security and safety News. By Paul Mcenroe (Star Tribune) and Geeska Africa Online security Editor. The American Muslim leaders have been advocating a concerted public effort, others worry about a backlash to a high-profile approach. The U.S. Department of Justice has announced that the it is…
Somalia: Samia the Shining Star for Somalia's Dark Years
London. November 25.2014 Geeska Sports. A Somali Olympic athlete has reportedly drowned (Aug.2012) while attempting to reach Europe on a migrant boat. Runner Samia Yusuf Omar was trying to cross from Libya to Italy in April when the boat she was travelling in sank, according to Italian media. SuperMarketFilm
Somali Prime Minister: My cabinet will not be intimidated
Mogadishu (HAN) November 25, 2014. Public diplomacy and Regional parliamentary crisis news. The prime minister of Somalia, Abdiwali Sheikh, vowed a tough and uncompromising response; my cabinet will not be intimidated by elements controled by Haasan Sheikh or shooting. A third new session of the Somali parliament ended abruptly on Monday following the distribution of…
Somalia: Chaos in Somali Parliament Day 3
Mogadishu (HAN) November 24, 2014 – Public diplomacy and Regional Security and safety news. Once again (Watch Video) , a debate on whether to sack Somalia’s Prime Minister Abdiweli Sheikh Ahmed descended into chaos on Monday as his supporters blew whistles and shouted out slogans, forcing the parliamentary speaker to halt the session. Somali Song…
Somalia: Interview with Soma CEO on Oil and their Expectations in 2016
Mogadishu (HAN) November 24, 2014 – Public diplomacy for Regional Investment and Security news. Bloomberg TV Africa interviewed, Somalia Oil & Gas CEO On Somalia Oil Prospects in 2016. Based on the Data: exploration firm Soma Oil & Gas expects to receive the results of an offshore seismic study in Somalia by early next year. Bob Sheppard,…